2003 Porsche 996 Turbo

Welcome to this stunning 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo, a remarkable example finished in the eye-catching Riviera Blue. This model has accumulated just 65,872 miles, a testament to its careful ownership and moderate use. Enhancements to this 911 Turbo have been thoughtfully selected to improve both its aesthetics and performance.

The interior boasts a sporty MOMO Prototipo steering wheel, providing a precise and tactile driving experience. Additionally, the cabin features a comprehensive carbon fibre trim pack, which extends to the centre console, adding a modern and dynamic touch to the interior design. The wing-back seats are a standout feature, not only for their supportive design but also for their colour-coded backs that perfectly complement the Riviera Blue exterior.

Externally, the vehicle is fitted with a Techart rear spoiler, which enhances the 911’s stance and contributes to its aerodynamic performance. There is also a Techart

exhaust, which sounds fantastic and probably adds a few extra horses to the already impressive 415 Bhp.

This 911 Turbo comes with an excellent service history. The most recent service was completed in June 2023 at 64,830 miles, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and care. This combination of low mileage, careful upgrades, super rare colour, and thorough service history makes this 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo a truly exceptional find.

To put it simply, what a colour! Probably the rarest colour available on a 996 Turbo, the Riviera Blue suits the Porsche to a tee.

Starting at the front, you will notice the clean front end, which has had the registration plate removed along with the surround to give a smoother look (the number plate could be mounted on the vent below). On either side, the large air intakes benefit from having protective mesh installed, preventing leaves and other debris from entering and sitting between the radiator and condensers and causing premature corrosion. The bumper and bonnet align well, with equal gaps on each side. Both headlights are in good condition and have a bright, clear finish free from discolouration.

From the side, the profile is a work of art! With no dings or dents to point out, noticeable features include the large quarter panel air intakes, the vented rear bumper, and the Techart boot spoiler. The windows are in good condition with no excessive scratches present. There is also a factory sunroof fitted, which is working correctly.

At the rear, you can appreciate just how wide the Turbo is over a standard 996. The huge hips give it a great look, enhanced by the wider Techart spoiler. The lights are in good order with no splits or cracks, and the 911 has the turbo twin-style exhaust tips fitted, retaining the factory look.

Probably the best wheels suited to the 996, the turbo twist wheels are in excellent condition and shod with Pirelli P Zero N4 tyres, which have plenty of tread remaining.

Inside the 911 Turbo, you are treated to a full Metropole Blue leather interior. The heated, electric wing-back seats are in excellent condition, with just a few age-related creases in keeping with the mileage, and the door cards are in excellent condition. Also fitted as an optional extra are a set of Maritime Blue seatbelts.

Giving a more sporty feel is an upgraded and slightly smaller MOMO Prototipo steering wheel (the factory wheel is included), which is in excellent order as it was only fitted at 64,021 miles in 2022.

Matching the seats is the Metropole Blue leather dashboard. The aluminium-coloured instruments are working correctly, and the odometer shows 65,872 miles with no warning lights displayed when the car is running. The car also benefits from a carbon fibre trim pack, which looks in great condition and brings a modern feel to the 911's interior. All of the switchgear is in good order with no real signs of wear to the buttons, and everything is said to be working correctly.

The carpets show no signs of excessive wear, and a set of factory mats are fitted, which are also in good order. Above, the Alcantara headlining fits as it should, with no sagging. Inside, the front storage area is clean and tidy, with just a few light scratches on the plastics, but nothing excessive. There is also the factory-mounted CD multichanger.

Fitted with the 3.6-litre turbocharged flat-six, the 911 Turbo produces around 415 Bhp. This might be slightly more, thanks to the Techart exhaust. The engine fires up without hesitation and has no issues reported when running.

The Porsche is also fitted with the desirable six-speed manual gearbox. This has a precise and positive feel when changing and, as you can imagine, pulls strongly through all of the gears.

Designed as a sports car, it handles and stops like one. No issues have been reported with the suspension, and no knocks or bangs are heard coming from either corner of the car. Stopping the car is easily done thanks to the 330mm front and 299mm rear discs, which bring the car to a stop in a straight line.

The service history for the 911 consists of a healthy 15 service stamps, with some previous invoices included, one of which was the last service carried out in June 2023. This was a major service that included spark plugs and an auxiliary drive belt. During the service, the front radiators were removed to clean out any debris, which resulted in a re-gas of the air conditioning system.

There is an MOT on the car, which is valid until the 15th of April 2025, and this was passed with no advisories.

All of the owner’s manuals are present, along with the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and sit neatly in the owner’s folder.

Possibly the ultimate 996 Turbo, this is a manual and finished in the super rare Riviera Blue with some tasteful upgrades.

It also has low mileage for its age and comes with an excellent service history, with the last service completed in June 2023, just over 1,000 miles ago.

A very exciting opportunity to become the new custodian of the first water-cooled, turbocharged 911, which we estimate will fetch in the region of £45,000 - £55,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this lot is located with the vendor in Wapping, London. Viewings are strictly by appointment. To make a booking, please use the contact seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, and read our 'Frequently Asked Questions'.